Brian Jara
Woodbury, MN
651-738-5964
I have been working in Graphic and Web Design for 7 years developing major marketing campaigns and collateral for JDS and Zantigo. During my time with JDS I created and maintained the JDS company website promoting their brands through strategic online directions including SEO marketing and the publishing of various White Papers, Case Studies and Industry Articles through several major online Financial Business magazines.
Currently I am attending college part-time online at Baker College to receive my Bachelor of Computer Science in Web Development and seeking to further my career in Web Design and Development.
Please take a look at my online portfolio as well here!
Skills
Software |
Conceptual |
Web Design |
Photoshop CS5 |
Copywriting |
XHTML, HTML5
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Professional Experience
Niido, LLC
- Owner
Own and operate successful Ebay store.
Perform all required store functions including administrative, accounting, photography, copy, listings, inventory, shipping, and pricing.
- - June 2011 to Present
Bolger Printing
- Contract Section-508 Specialist
Created Section 508 Certified pdf documents meeting digital printing accessibility standards.
- - Oct 2011 to Present
Zantigo
- Graphic Design Specialist
Designed and created promotional displays for new food products.
- - Mar 2011 to Present
Jara Diversified Services – Woodbury, MN
- Marketing Director / Web Designer
Designed User Interaction Interfaces for new software application, accomplished through user forums and direct communication with end-users to develop an intuitive finish product.
Worked cross-functionally with Reseller Groups and Sales Staff to design sales collateral which assisted their ability to make sales and educate customers regarding our products and industry developments.
Built and maintained the company website using an intuitive HTML layout and CSS formatting providing both Flash and PHP components for menus and dynamic content.
Created the company's image including logo design, page layouts for mailings and product marketing campaigns.
Created Power Point and Flash presentations to assist sales staff communicate at trade shows, conferences, or face to face with potential clients.
Created and wrote technical documentation and user operation manuals for JDS software solutions which were easily understood by JDS customers.
- - Jan 2006 to Mar 2011
Aallways Associates – Roseville, MN
- Pre-Press Layout Specialist
Designed layout, artwork and pre-press proof production in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, for promotional products, business cards, and pamphlets.
Maintained the company website using HTML.
- - May 2005 to Dec 2005
Education
Brown College, Mendota Heights, MN
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Visual Communications with emphasis in Animation.
- - Graduated with honors and made Deans List in April 2005
Baker College, Flint, MI
- Bachelor of Computer Science - Web Development
- - Currently Attending

















